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Tin Pot Creamery

Tin Pot Creamery

(Now Closed)
Ice Cream Parlor$$$$
Palo Alto
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  • Jesse J.heart icon on user image
    Jesse JohnstonNovember 17, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Charming little ice cream shop with a healthy variety of flavors and add-ons. They also have a vegan "Chocococo" that's dairy, gluten and artificial sweetener-free - definitely their best flavor!
  • Sara T.heart icon on user image
    Sara TaylorJanuary 9, 2018
    Delicious, creamy ice cream. My faves are either Cookie Monster or ginger cookie. The line can get long during the summer but it usually moves pretty quick.
  • Kaitlin Y.
    Kaitlin YapchaianApril 15, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Delish. But often a line (sometimes twenty minutes at night!) and the ~stingiest~ of scoops (esp given the price). But so good.
  • Arezou K.heart icon on user image
    Arezou KeshavarzAugust 22, 2017
    One of the most delicious ice creams in the peninsula. We love the tcho chocolate, salted caramel and banana flavors.
  • M T.heart icon on user image
    M TAugust 12, 2014
    If you are used to New England/Boston ice cream excellence, you have finally found a worthwhile ice cream shop!
  • Elynn L.heart icon on user image
    Elynn LeeJanuary 18, 2016
    The Tcho chocolate ice cream is my favorite - definitely worth the extra charge. Super nice about (nut) allergies, too. In the warmer months, the line can go out the door.
  • Jennifer C.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer CJanuary 2, 2017
    Great seasonal flavors and fantastic creamy texture! Malted milk with chocolate nibs is my go-to flavor.
  • Ebtihaj G.heart icon on user image
    Ebtihaj GhareebSeptember 19, 2015
    I liked the area, lots of nice cozy shops. Ice cream is greate. I choosed 2 scoopes in waffer cup : salty butterscotch and peanut ice ceam . I just love it.
  • Ardielyn F.
    Ardielyn FelicianoAugust 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Finally an ice cream spot in the Peninsula thats comparable to Bi-Rite Creamery and Humphry Slocombe in SF. Can't wait to come back.
  • John Y.heart icon on user image
    John YJuly 6, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Good flavor rotation (always a few new ones I have tried every time I visit). Favorites include mint chip and rich chocolate+TCHO shards
  • Amy M.
    Amy MatsunoApril 5, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the Salted Butterscotch! Not only is the flavor so rich and delicious, the texture is fluffy and not dense!
  • Michael T.heart icon on user image
    Michael TchouAugust 8, 2014
    Worth the wait, the ice cream at Tin Pot is one of the tops in the Bay Area. The Tcho chocolate is a must sample at the very least
  • Kiki A.heart icon on user image
    Kiki AlesandroSeptember 15, 2014
    Affogato w a scoop of vanilla bean and a scoop of four barrel coffee ice cream. Holy moly! And Loved the candied orange peels on top.
  • David N.heart icon on user image
    David NelsonMay 10, 2015
    Waffle cones are the default and have chocolate melted inside the tip to prevent dripping :) kids cones come with eyeballs
  • Stefania P.
    Stefania PomponiJuly 8, 2013
    Kids love that the ice cream comes with eyes. Their faves are Mint Chip and Sweet Cream with Honey Balsamic Swirl. Service was great, too!
  • Dan R.heart icon on user image
    Dan RobertsDecember 25, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    My favorite ice cream shop in the world. TCHO chocolate chip is the best flavor and worth the premium price.
  • Kathy 👩🏻‍💻 L.heart icon on user image
    Kathy 👩🏻‍💻 LinOctober 21, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Kids scoop is adorable. They will charge you as an adult however :(
  • Andrew M.heart icon on user image
    Andrew MatherAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Get your ice cream on a cone...the dab of fudge at the bottom of every waffle is a perfect finish to a near flawless treat.
  • Margaret P.
    Margaret PakOctober 7, 2013
    Get the pumpkin spice while it's in season!! Ps. It pairs well with four barrel coffee!!
  • Gracie L.
    Gracie Liu-FangJuly 25, 2013
    The sweet cream with honey balsamic and the four barrel coffee with toffee is amazing. Great freshly baked cookies too.
  • Tim D.heart icon on user image
    Tim DengSeptember 27, 2018
    So many interesting flavors! Really enjoyed the balsamic honey, which was fancy and sweet
  • CJ W.heart icon on user image
    CJ WMarch 22, 2014
    Get the salted butterscotch. Earl Grey is good but tastes like fruity pebbles. Malted milk and four barrel coffee ice cream also winners.
  • Catherine M.heart icon on user image
    Catherine M. 🍷July 13, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Kids scoops get googly eyes! Lots of yummy flavors. Very comparable to the craft ice cream stores in SF. Must visit!
  • Nikhil D.heart icon on user image
    Nikhil DandekarJuly 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Finally a quality ice-cream shop in the Peninsula area!! Try the Brown Butter Pecan. You won't regret it.
  • Global H.heart icon on user image
    Get the Four Barrel Coffee with Cocoa Nib Toffee flavor.
  • Kristina W.
    Kristina WangJuly 23, 2013
    Roasted Banana and Salted Butterscotch flavors are amazing! They're very generous with letting you try different flavors.
  • Christine L.
    Christine LeeAugust 14, 2013
    Loved the earl grey. Like another tip said, get the small instead of kids size... 2 flavors!
  • scott ..
    scott ...August 18, 2014
    The peach jamble is a delicious blend of cinnamon ice cream and chunks of juicy peaches. Try it if you can!
  • Au
    AuOctober 16, 2013
    Yummy blackberry lime sorbet! Such great gourmet ice cream. Not too sweet beautiful blends of flavors
  • Marielisa A.
    Marielisa ArguetaNovember 10, 2013
    They exclusively brew four barrel! Worth braving the town and country crowds
  • jansen c.heart icon on user image
    jansen cOctober 5, 2016
    Bring your kids as they serve nice ice cream with cute decorations
  • Laurence B.heart icon on user image
    Laurence BAugust 19, 2016
    The ice cream is delicious but some carry an upcharge, which isn't noted on the menu board. They also charged me for a cone, I had a cup.
  • Renee T.heart icon on user image
    Renee TeefiveJuly 30, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The ice cream is creamy and delicious. They have great flavors to choose from.
  • Leilani Y.
    Leilani YauJune 29, 2013
    Get the small for 50 cents more than the mini/kids size -- at least you'll get 2 scoops instead of the tiny scoop we got!
  • Celiaheart icon on user image
    CeliaApril 6, 2017
    I really like there toasted almond flavor. I know its only in season sometimes.
  • Betsy F.
    Betsy FlagstromJune 23, 2015
    The ice cream is so smooth, creamy and delicious. I like the coffee ice cream.
  • Kimberly S.
    Kimberly SSeptember 3, 2013
    The ice cream is creamy. Had the Earl Grey, which wasn't too sweet and had just the right amount of flavor without being overwhelming.
  • Sherry R.heart icon on user image
    Sherry RenJuly 19, 2016
    Really really good creme fraiche. Malt with chocolate also good
  • Alessandro M.heart icon on user image
    Alessandro MingioneOctober 8, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Lavender and Earl gray is where it's at. Delicate but yummy.
  • Doug B.heart icon on user image
    Doug BaerNovember 24, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Interesting flavors. Many non-traditional... All are fresh and made with quality ingredients.
  • Renee T.heart icon on user image
    Renee TeefiveMay 5, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The ice cream is rich and creamy. Delicious. It is very popular.
  • gail.heart icon on user image
    gail.September 4, 2016
    Coffee ice cream is my love in life, & four barrel coffee did not disappoint!
  • Tobias S.heart icon on user image
    Tobias SchmidtOctober 5, 2017
    Just about the best ice cream around
  • Jaydeep S.heart icon on user image
    Jaydeep SinghMarch 23, 2015
    OMG. this place is soooooo good. They always have weird and unique flavors.
  • Karlita C.
    Karlita CSeptember 10, 2013
    So many great flavors to choose from. They also sell pints to go for $10!
  • Koji K.heart icon on user image
    Koji KOMATSUSeptember 25, 2015
    Four Barrel Coffee and Malted Milk with Choco Pieces. Yummy.
  • Melissa M.
    Melissa MirandaAugust 7, 2014
    The affogato has candied orange peel on top, an extra nice touch.
  • Shirley L.heart icon on user image
    Shirley LiuApril 9, 2016
    Get the four barrel coffee and cocoa nib!
  • Liz G.heart icon on user image
    Liz GMarch 31, 2017
    Sweet cream honey with balsamic
  • Shreyans P.heart icon on user image
    Shreyans ParekhMay 29, 2015
    Amazing flavors: toasted almond, pb + fudge, earl grey.
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